In Preaching Articles:

How Fred Craddock Found His Preaching Voice

By Fred Craddock on May 28, 2026

Dr. Craddock describes his voice as "the wind whistling through a splinter on a post." Here's how this master preacher learned to compensate.

Scripture: Mark 5:1-12, Mark 7:1-23

Tags: Christ, Worship, Preaching, Demoniac, swine, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Has Hollywood Caused Us To Set The Preaching Bar Too High?

By Nathan Aaseng on May 27, 2026

Hollywood has raised unrealistic expectations for sermons to be dramatic, life-altering orations. Faithful preaching works differently, through patient, cumulative repetition of the gospel.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:2, Zechariah 4:10, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, hollywood, Pastoral Ministry, set the bar, expectations, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

People Have Five Senses: Do You Preach To All Of Them?

By Bob Hostetler on May 26, 2026

Multisensory preaching creates lasting impact. From strait-jackets to donuts to barefoot worship, engaging touch, taste, sight, and participation make messages unforgettable.

Scripture: Luke 24:30-31, Galatians 2:1-10, Ephesians 3:18, Revelation 19:1-21, Luke 15:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, sight, Touch, Five Senses, Smell, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Three Ways To Communicate Better

By Lane Sebring on May 25, 2026

Extraordinary preachers never stop improving. Reading communication-focused books, watching skilled preachers, and reviewing your own sermons can sharpen anyone’s delivery starting today.

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Ecclesiastes 12:9-10, Proverbs 9:9, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, resources, up your game, watch yourself, study others, preaching, Resources  (view more)  (view less)

What The Bible’s Messy Lives Teach Us About Grace

By Ron Forseth on May 24, 2026

Many of the Bible’s most faithful figures lived deeply flawed lives. Their stories reveal both the reality of human sin and the power of God’s grace.

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, 2 Samuel 11:2-4, Hebrews 11:32-34, Hebrews 4:16, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Culture, messy, Dysfunction, preaching, bible, culture  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Do What You Intend?

By Peter Mead on May 22, 2026

Speech-Act Theory reveals preaching involves more than words. Examining intended versus actual effects helps preachers evaluate tone, impact, and hidden goals in their messages.

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Ecclesiastes 12:10, Colossians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 14:9, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, goals, Impact, tone, effects, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Common Mistake Preachers Make

By Dr. Frank A. Thomas on May 21, 2026

Preaching coach Dr. Frank Thomas believes great preaching starts with strong sermon structure. He shares how it's done.

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, John 15:1-10

Tags: Preaching, mistakes, preaching

12 Memorial Day Resources For Preaching And Worship

By SermonCentral .com on May 20, 2026

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who have given their lives in military service for our nation. How can your church continue to worship God, preach the Gospel, and honor fallen heroes?

Tags: Worship, Memorial Day, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

The World’s Longest Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on May 19, 2026

A Florida pastor preached for over 53 hours straight to raise money for charity, setting a Guinness World Record and inspiring some tongue-in-cheek ideas for other preaching records.

Scripture: Lamentations 3:23, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:21, Acts 20:7-9, Nehemiah 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, humor, sermon length, preaching, Church Fundraising, Guinness World Record, Sermon Length, Humor  (view more)  (view less)

One Dozen Memorial Day Quotes To Honor Sacrifice

By SermonCentral .com on May 18, 2026

Ours is not the first generation to see sacrifice, but each one hopes this sacrifice will be the last.

Tags: Memorial Day

You're Not Moses: Why Preach Alone?

By Lane Sebring on May 17, 2026

Most preachers prepare sermons in isolation, following a model traced back to Moses. But team-based preparation deepens relational insight, exposes blind spots, and eases the pressure of hearing from God alone.

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-24, Proverbs 15:22, Proverbs 27:17, Acts 15:1-2

Tags: Preaching, blind spots, sermon prepping, collaboration, lack depth, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Seven Memorial Day Questions For Preachers

By Ray Hollenbach on May 15, 2026

Memorial Day raises practical and pastoral questions for preachers. A faithful message remembers sacrifice, serves the congregation, and keeps Jesus at the center.

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Matthew 6:30-33, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, Preaching, Memorial Day, Kingdom of God, Troublemaker, kingdom of God, preaching, Kingdom Of God  (view more)  (view less)

What Do We Mean When We Say Church?

By Dr. Rowan Williams on May 14, 2026

Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams presents a surprising--and thoughtful--view of what it means to be the church. See if you agree.

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Church, Body, Church Body of Christ, Church General, church  (view more)  (view less)

Saturday Nights Are Not For Sermon Planning

By Hans Wunch on May 13, 2026

You spent so much time this week at the hospital with church members, you thought about stopping by human resources to pick up a paycheck.

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Nehemiah 8:8, Proverbs 16:9, Habakkuk 2:2-3, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, Preaching, guidance, prepare, sermon planning, Leadership, preaching, Sermon Planning  (view more)  (view less)

R.c. Sproul: Preaching Christ

By SermonCentral .com on May 12, 2026

"The 'kerygma' is the essential proclamation of the life, death, resurrection, ascension, and rule of Jesus Christ, as well as a call to conversion and repentance."

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20, Romans 1:16, Acts 2:22-39, Acts 17:22-31, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching, Apostolic Ministry